by Author Gale Owen Holt | Jan 17, 2021 | Christianity, Communication, Conflict, Culture, Faith, History
Above all Lead us to Himself A divided nation with the same plea On January 6, I was returning in earnest to my writing routine on my author Facebook page, after a lengthy recovery from kidney transplant. I thought I would repeat a Facebook post quoting... 
by Author Gale Owen Holt | Jan 18, 2020 | History, Texas history, Texas life
Anticipating sci-fi adventure On September 24, 1977, star-struck Texas Aggies were eager to experience a new, unprecedented space western, and Jim and I were joining right in. Texas Aggies are always going to add a super-charged level of committed enthusiasm to any... 
by Author Gale Owen Holt | Nov 11, 2019 | Family issues, History, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Appreciating the price they paid Other than Thanksgiving, the next most important day in November is devoted to recognizing and honoring our veterans. Respecting and understanding their specific challenges has been my life-long pursuit. Therefore, in my novel A Thing... 
by Author Gale Owen Holt | Jun 26, 2019 | Adolescence, Adolescent issues, Adoption, Family issues, History, Uncategorized, Young Adult Fiction
Young adult struggles and issues A Thing of Beauty has officially been launched and the e book and paperback versions are now available on Amazon. My novel is waiting for the quiet girl who will see if Rebecca Ramey find her place. Can she make new friends in suburban... 
by Author Gale Owen Holt | May 18, 2019 | History, Literature
On Creating Authentic Historical Fiction I have had the enormous privilege of interviewing Shelley Adina who has chosen to write a variety of fictional works, many grounded in history. Who better to tell us about the importance of research in historical fiction?... 
by Author Gale Owen Holt | Apr 8, 2019 | History, Literature
Images Showing Pride and Resilience My mother told family lore, illustrated by family photographs stored in an old cardboard suitcase. Covered in worn brown fabric with stripes of gold and dark brown, it contained family photos ranging from the late 1800s through the...